owner's manual - lci1. · pdf fileowner's manual. rev: 05.28.2015 page 2 level-up® ... the...

Rev: 05.28.2015 Page 1 Level-Up (Towable) Owners Manual
Level-Up (Towable) System
OWNER'S MANUAL

System and Safety Information Be sure to park the unit on solid, level ground.
Ensure all jack landing locations are cleared of debris and obstructions and also free of depressions.
When parking the unit on extremely soft surfaces, utilize load distribution pads under each jack.
People and pets should be clear of unit while operating leveling system.
Be sure to keep hands and other body parts clear of fluid leaks. Oil leaks in the Lippert Leveling System may be under high pressure and can cause serious skin-penetrating injuries.
TABLE OF CONTENTSSystem and Safety Information 2Introduction 3Touch Pad Diagram 3Prior to Operation 4Operation 4Basic Jack Operation 4
5th Wheel Operation 4Unhitching Instructions 4Auto Level 5Auto Level Sequence 5Hitch Recognition 5
Travel Trailer Operation 6Unhitching Instructions 6Auto Level 6Auto Level Sequence 6Hitch Recognition 6
Manual Operation 7Zero Point Calibration 8Maintenance 9Fluid Recommendation 9
Troubleshooting 9Error Display in LCD Screen 9
Manual Override 10NOTES 11
Lippert Components Inc. recommends that a trained professional be employed to change the tires on the unit. Ensure that the unit is properly supported with jack stands, or other adequate devices, under the
frame of the unit prior to commencing any service or repair procedure. Any attempts to change the tires or perform other service while unit is supported solely by the LCI Level-Up with Automatic Leveling System
could result in death, serious injury, unit or property damage.

Callout DescriptionA Up Arrow - Scrolls up through the menu on LCD.B Down Arrow - Scrolls down through the menu on LCD.C Enter - Activates modes and procedures indicated on LCD.D Retract - Places leveling system into retract mode - Manual mode ONLY.E LCD Display - Displays procedures and results.F Auto Level - Places leveling system into auto level mode.G Front Button - Activates both front jacks.H Left Button - Activates left leveling jack(s) in manual mode.I Right Button - Activates right leveling jack(s) in manual mode.J Rear Button - Activates leveling jacks in manual mode.K Power Button - Turns leveling system on and off.
Fig. 1
Touch Pad Diagram
A
B
C
D
E
F
K
G
H
I
J
IntroductionLevel-Up is an Automatic Leveling system. This system is equipped with 14K aluminum landing gear and 8K aluminum leveling jacks. The jacks in the Level-Up system work in pairs.

Fig. 2
Prior to OperationThe leveling system shall only be operated under the following conditions:
1. The unit is parked on a reasonably level surface.
2. Be sure all persons, pets and property are clear of the unit while LCI Level-Up Automatic System is in operation.
3. Ensure the battery of the unit is fully charged or that the unit is plugged into shore power prior to attempting to operate the system. Level-Up requires a minimum of 12 VDC from the battery for proper operation.
OperationBasic Jack Operation
1. Landing gear Jacks
Landing gear jacks can be operated any time the system is ON but NOT in the AUTO MODE. By pushing the FRONT button (Fig. 1G), both front or landing gear jacks can be extended. If the touch pad is put in the RETRACT mode, indicated by the orange illuminated LED next to the RETRACT button (Fig. 1D), the front jacks can be retracted together by pushing the FRONT button.
2. Level-Up jacks
The Level-Up jacks operate when the AUTO MODE is activated or the touch pad is in the MANUAL MODE. Once system is in MANUAL MODE, pressing the REAR button (Fig. 1J) will extend all Level-Up jacks at the same time. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons (Fig. 1H and 1I) to operate Level-Up jacks on the left or right side of the unit, respectively.
5th Wheel OperationUnhitching Instructions
1. Push touch panel ON/OFF, (Fig. 1K) to turn system on. LCD Screen (Fig. 1E) lights up.
2. LCD will display status NOT LEVEL JACKS: UP" (Fig. 2A).
NOTE: Orange arrow lights (Fig. 2B) may come on, indicating the current disposition of the unit.
3. Push "FRONT" button (Fig. 1G) to extend landing gear jacks and lift front of unit to take the weight of the 5th wheel off of the hitch.
4. Uncouple the 5th wheel connection on the tow vehicle.
5. Pull tow vehicle away and park at a safe distance.
A
B

Auto Level
NOTE: Prior to unhitching from the tow vehicle, ensure unit is parked on a level surface and chock the tires of the unit.
1. After unhitching from tow vehicle press "AUTO LEVEL" (Fig. 1F).
NOTE: Pressing any button during an Auto Level sequence will abort the auto leveling cycle.
NOTE: In order for hitch recognition feature to function, the auto level sequence MUST be started with the front of the unit above level.
Auto Level Sequence1. Front landing gear retract, lowering the front of the unit below level, stopping, then lifting the front
end to level the unit front to back.
2. The left side leveling jack(s) extend and raise the roadside of the unit.
3. The right side leveling jack(s) extend and raise the curbside of the unit, beginning side to side leveling.
4. The front landing gear extend to complete the leveling cycle.
NOTE: Additional left to right or front to back leveling may occur if the controller deems necessary.
NOTE: If the auto level sequence does not happen as stated above, check to ensure proper manual function in all zones.
Hitch Recognition1. Turn on touch pad.
2. Press the "LEFT" and "RIGHT" buttons simultaneously (Fig. 1H and 1I).
3. The front of the unit will raise to the height where the auto level sequence was started.
NOTE: If the auto level sequence was started with the front of the unit in a below level condition, the Hitch Recognition will not function and the LCD will display Feature Disabled." In order for the hitch recognition feature to function, the auto level sequence MUST be started with the front of the unit above level.
4. Connect tow vehicle and make sure 5th wheel and hitch are connected and locked.
5. Push UP arrow (Fig. 1A) until AUTO RETRACT appears in LCD screen.
6. Push ENTER (Fig. 1C). System will immediately retract all jacks.

Travel Trailer OperationUnhitching Instructions
NOTE: Prior to unhitching from the tow vehicle, ensure unit is parked on a level surface and chock the tires of the unit.
1. Push ON/OFF button (Fig. 1K) to turn system ON (green light).
2. Push UP (Fig. 1A) or DOWN arrow (Fig. 1B) to scroll through features to MANUAL MODE in display.
3. Push ENTER (Fig. 1C).
4. Push FRONT button (Fig. 1G) to extend front jacks to the ground until the trailer is unhitched from the tow vehicle.
NOTE: The Power Tongue Jack should ONLY be used when storing the trailer.
Auto Level
NOTE: The Power Tongue Jack MUST be retracted prior to starting auto level sequence (Fig. 3 shows the LCD alert).
1. After unhitching from tow vehicle press "AUTO LEVEL" (Fig. 1F).
NOTE: Pressing any button during an Auto Level sequence will abort the auto leveling cycle.
NOTE: In order for hitch recognition feature to function, the auto level sequence MUST be started with the front of the unit above level.
Auto Level Sequence1. Front jacks retract, lowering the front of the unit below level, stopping, then lifting the front end to
level the unit front to back.
2. The rear left side leveling jack extends and raises the roadside of the unit.
3. The rear right side leveling jack extends and raises the curbside of the unit, beginning side to side leveling.
4. The front jacks extend to complete the leveling cycle.
NOTE: Additional left to right or front to back leveling may occur if the controller deems necessary.
NOTE: If the auto level sequence does not happen as stated above, check to ensure proper manual function in all zones.
Hitch Recognition1. Turn on touch pad.
2. Press the left and right buttons simultaneously (Fig. 1H and 1I).
3. The front of the unit will raise to the height where the auto level sequence was started.
Fig. 3

NOTE: If the auto level sequence was started with the front of the unit in a below level condition, the Hitch Recognition will not function and the LCD will display Feature Disabled. In order for hitch recognition feature to function, the auto level sequence MUST be started with the front of the unit above level.
4. Connect tow vehicle and make sure travel trailer and hitch are connected and locked.
5. Push UP arrow until AUTO RETRACT appears in LCD screen.
6. Push ENTER. System will immediately retract all jacks.
Manual Operation 1. Front landing gear (5th Wheels) or Front jacks (Travel Trailers)
NOTE: The landing gear or front jacks will operate manually any time system is ON except in AUTO MODE.
A. Push ON/OFF (Fig. 1K) to turn system on.
B. Push UP arrow (Fig. 1A) once or until screen reads MANUAL MODE (Fig. 4).
C. Push ENTER (Fig. 1C) once while screen reads MANUAL MODE" (Fig. 4).
D. Push FRONT (Fig. 1G) to extend front landing gear or front jacks.
E. Push RETRACT" (Fig. 1D)

owner's manual - lci1. · pdf fileowner's manual. rev: 05.28.2015 page 2 level-up® ... the...

Documents